What does spinal longevity mean to you? To us, it means an old age free of back pain; furthermore, it means an old age with independence of mobility. And while there will be many intangible factors that contribute to your spinal health, it is important to exercise control over the factors which you can in…

Degenerative Disc Disease is a misnomer Degenerative disc disease is a common diagnosis, even among people in their 30s. Many people become scared at the idea they could have degenerative disc disease at such a young age- “How much worse will it be when I am in my 60s,” is a common refrain. But the…

Stagnation is the norm How familiar is this weekday schedule: 1 hour of commuting  6-8 hours sitting at the office 2-4 hours sitting at home recreating or in front of screens Let’s apply the scope of circulation to this scenario: when you sit for this long each day, your blood circulation becomes stagnant. When your…

Self-care for your back pain Most cases of non-specific back pain will see the body heal itself in a matter of weeks; conventional wisdom states that if the pain hangs around for longer than four weeks, you should seek the help of a qualified health professional. But one month is plenty of time for you…

What mother wouldn’t say no to a shorter, easier labor in hindsight? Much of the so-called typical pains of pregnancy are caused by instability at the base of the spine, onset by pelvic misalignment. This misalignment is caused by hormonal and physical changes that loosen ligaments in the pelvis to make way for the passage…

The mechanics of the core Using your core properly is one of the most powerful ways you can influence the health of your spine and maintain its integrity long into life. Unfortunately, fewer people than ever even know what their core is, let alone how to use it properly. Understanding your core is a key…

Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins of which we don’t get enough A conservative estimate states that as many as 1 in 20 people are suffering from vitamin D deficiency at any time and this number certainly gets higher the further north you go. People living in sun-deficient locales are the most…

Here is our list of occupations that cause the most back pain All of these jobs are present in our community and each come with their own set of unique risks for the back:  Public service sector Health industry workers Construction workers Warehouse workers White collar workers, freelancers You will notice that the first four…

Construction workers need to pay special attention to their spines There is a reason why construction work is among the top professions with back pain. The heavy lifting, twisting and repetitive trauma that is part and parcel of the work is a leading cause of back strain. Over time, these problems compound to create long-term…

Coccyx Pain is often severe Coccydynia is the scientific name that refers to pain in the tailbone, the small bone which forms the final segment of the vertebral column. It connects with the sacrum by way of the sacrococcygeal joint and stabilizes the base of the spine where it meets the pelvis. An injury here…